Friday, February 04, 2011

Big news! LEGEND's movie rights have sold!

There are some things that I always dreamt about, like finally being able to get a book deal. THEN there are the things that are so crazy I didn't even know to dream about them:

CBS Films has bought the movie rights to Legend, with Temple Hill's Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen (Twilight Saga, Nativity Story, Dear John) to produce! My amazing book and film agents, Kristin Nelson (NLA) and Kassie Evashevski (UTA) brokered the deal. I love them with the intensity of a thousand suns!!

Deadline's news article about it: "CBS Films Makes Franchise Play With Marie Lu Novel 'Legend'"

And here's CBS Films' press release about it:

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CBS FILMS ACQUIRES MARIE LU’S FORTHCOMING NOVEL
LEGEND

TEMPLE HILL’S MARTY BOWEN AND WYCK GODFREY TO PRODUCE


LOS ANGELES – February 4, 2011 – CBS Films today announced that the company has secured exclusive rights to Marie Lu’s futuristic thriller Legend. Penguin Group has set the first novel in the series for publication in November 2011. Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey (The Twilight Saga, Dear John) will develop and produce.

In a dark future, North America has split into two warring nations. The story follows Day, a young Robin Hood, and June, the teen prodigy hired to hunt him down; together they uncover an impossible truth about their totalitarian leaders. The adventure that follows will become Legend.

“The character of Day, a roguish teen outlaw on the run, has been in my head since high school. One night, I was watching an old time detective movie on TV when the idea of Day vs. the gifted teen June came to me,” said Lu. “I'm beyond thrilled about CBS Films' support for Legend, and the instant I spoke with Temple Hill I could tell that they really got the characters and the story. It couldn't be in better hands. I can't wait to see what they have in store."

Lu has planned the series as a trilogy and will be involved on the scripting phase as an Executive Producer. Temple Hill exec Isaac Klausner brought Legend to the attention of Godfrey and Bowen. Godfrey said, "Marie's book struck me first as a Dickens story by way of Ray Bradbury. It's both gothic epic romance and vivid science fiction. It will make a stunning movie."

“I have known Marty and Wyck for years, and have been eager to bring them to CBS Films. They have proven to have a great instinct for intellectual properties that have both emotional resonance and commercial potential,” commented CBS Films President and CEO, Amy Baer.

“In Legend, Lu has created an expansive world with franchise potential,” added CBS Films COO, Wolfgang Hammer who, in his first deal, moved quickly to pre-empt the book. He continued, “This project is a perfect example of theatrical content with dynamic digital possibilities that CBS Films is now focusing on.”

Senior Vice President of Production Maria Faillace and Creative Executive Ryan Conroy will oversee the project for CBS Films. CBS Films has rights to the entire trilogy as well as any sequels and spinoffs. Lu, Bowen and Godfrey are represented by UTA.

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I'm over the moon with excitement. The Temple Hill guys are incredibly nice and very excited, and I'm beyond thrilled with CBS Films's support. Of course, now I'm just surfing the net giddily looking for photos of actors that could play Day or June. Not my most productive morning....but I'm ok with that. :)

117 comments:

Emy Shin said...

Oh wow, that's such a great news! I'm so happy for you!

Anonymous said...

congrats, marie! i haven't read "legend" yet, but i'm planning to do so very soon. i know that the character of day is a mongolian-russian mix. is the character of june also a mongolian or asian-mix? i can't wait to hear of casting news. i think it would be great to feature new up and coming asian actors in your roles.

Tez Miller said...

So awesome that you'll be involved in the scripting stage, and hopefully this rights news will bring more publicity and love to the book :-)

Nini V. said...

I saw this news on goodreads and was like "Wow!" And that's all I can really say because saying anything else won't match the awesome that is having your book turned into a movie :)

But I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they don't Last Airbender-fy your main character.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on the movie deal! I hope you get enough sleep with all this extra work you now get to do.

Marie said...

Thank you SO much, guys! I'm still reeling from all the excitement...

Anon: Thank you! Legend isn't out yet (it comes out in November of this year) but I really hope you enjoy it when it does come out! And yes, June is a mix too--most of the characters are, although their ethnicities don't have anything to do with the story or their personalities. Day is Mongol/Russian, while June is a big mix of Native American, Hispanic, and Caucasian. So she has a bit of an exotic look about her too. There's a Japanese-mix girl in the story named Kaede, and the dictator of the Republic is Greek.

And yes--I would love if a few Asian actors made it into the casting!

Alexis S. said...

OMG!!! That is just unbelievable--not only did you sell the movie rights on your first book, you get to be executive producer?! OMG! That's insane--I am SO, SO happy for you, Marie! I really hope Legend takes off and explodes bigger than Twilight, etc! Lol, maybe my well wishes are a little biased, being a fellow Asian-American Cali girl who's rooting for you both on the "hometown pride" front and the "finally, an Asian-American author getting some serious acclaim outside the A-A Lit genre!" front, but seriously. From what I know of it, I have a feeling I'm really going to love Legend as a story in its own right too, so I figured I should just start rooting for you now. ;-) Can't wait to read it, and seriously hoping the positive energy will keep on flowing with rave critic reviews and bestseller-list-topping sales!

Marie said...

Wow Alexis, thank you SO much for the kind words! :D They mean the world to me. And woot for A-A cali girls, haha! I'm so glad you like Legend's premise, and hope you enjoy the book when it comes out!

Amy Plum said...

This is SO AWESOME, Marie Lu! I can't tell you how excited I am for you...and for Legend! Congratulations!!!

Anonymous said...

I guarantee you the only Asian people you will see in this movie are background/sidekick characters.

If you wanted Asians in the main roles, you should have made that CLEAR in the books and especially when you signing the big contracts.

But, more than likely that means your work wouldn't sell and the studios wouldn't buy it.

Chloe Neill said...

OMG, Marie, congratulations!!! That is fantastic.

Thisishollywood said...

Oh man! This blog is amazing. How do you make it look like this ?
The first assumption I'm going to make, however is that you have a projector with which to play your movie Legends on. Because, without that you won't be able to even view them. You're also going to need a video camera to record the projected image on. This can be any modern video camera, tape if that's all you've got but digital would save yourself a step later on.

Eli Rainer said...
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Eli Rainer said...

Miss Lu, will you please let me audition for this?! Oh my, i really want to...

Gabriella Setti said...

First of all your book is absolutly amazing. I've read Harry Potter, Twilight, Percy Jackson, The Hunger Games and many more and your book is definetly battling for the top spot on my favorite list. I Love your book to pieces! A friend lent to me who is asian and he told me it was amazing. I'm glad I listened to him. I also wantd to say I actually wanted to start an acting carrer and I look around 15 and my friends have told me I look like June because I am half white and half hispanic. So I wanted to know if maybe you could consider me and I also just wanted you to know your book is amazing! My e-mail is bella_rosa101@yahoo.com if you want to know anymore. Thank you so much! KEEP WRITING!!!

Gabriella Setti said...

First of all your book is absolutly amazing. I've read Harry Potter, Twilight, Percy Jackson, The Hunger Games and many more and your book is definetly battling for the top spot on my favorite list. I Love your book to pieces! A friend lent to me who is asian and he told me it was amazing. I'm glad I listened to him. I also wantd to say I actually wanted to start an acting carrer and I look around 15 and my friends have told me I look like June because I am half white and half hispanic. So I wanted to know if maybe you could consider me and I also just wanted you to know your book is amazing! My e-mail is bella_rosa101@yahoo.com if you want to know anymore. Thank you so much! KEEP WRITING!!!

Gabriella Setti said...

^^^ I forgot to add I have the BIGGEST crush on Day. He's so dang cute!!!!!

Jacob said...

Why do I feel like the only guy that read this book. Lol. It was a very good book. Once I started it I really didn't put it down. It took me two days to read it. It was that good. I've got hardcover 1st edition. I loved it so much. I can't wait to see how the movie turns out.

Ali Rodriguez said...

ohmygod, i swear this book was like the best i have read in a longgg time. it could potentially be like the next Hunger Games....this could he hugeeee....i would love to be in the movie..if there will ever be one. but thats just my wish;) i doubt it could happen...but i just think this i s a greattt book series written by a great author:) keep writing!
cant wait for the next one:)

Anonymous said...

If you need an actress to play June I found a great actress in Colorado. Her name is Hallee Lavender and she normally does stage acting with a local company called Colorado Actor' Company and Theater School. I saw her in the Wizard of Oz, and Alice in Wonderland. In the Wizard of Oz she was the scarecrow and in Alice in Wonderland she was the Queen of Hearts.

Anonymous said...

When is the movie coming out because I looked it up and it said it was coming out in 2 years

Anonymous said...

omg I want to audition sooo bad. I'm asian american and I would lovee to be in a movie. I loved your book and I'm like totally in love with day. I'm also a write, but I haven't done anything very serious yet.

jess said...

I would give anything to play June in this movie, ANYTHING!!! Im canadian though, so my background doesnt match June's, would that be important? I loved Legend so much, Im so happy it gonna be a movie. Again, if your looking for someone unknown who loves Legend and can act, Im your girl!

Anonymous said...

I love your book "Legend". I could'nt stop reading. thanks for making this book, its AMAZING !!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Dear Marie Lu, hello my name is Tia I'm 11 years old. My dream is to become a famous actress. I am serious.I have a acting coach and everything. I would love to try out for Tess. I know tess has blond hair and i have brown. Does that hurt my audition? I have done nothing to serious. I've only been on 1 commercial for zui zu pets and a short film called the bathroom door. Do you really think i might have a chance of making it? Please write back.

Emily G. said...

Marie, I LOVED Legend and I am an actress who would like to be in the movie. I was wondering where I would be able to audition for a part? I haven't been in anything yet but I really would like to and I have been told I have amazing talents in acting. I even have a drama/acting teacher. Please reply.

Anonymous said...

Omg I'm so exited XD your an awesome writer and you've been a big inspiration to me and I just wanted to say thanks

Ps I'm trying to write a book but I don't no what it should be about any ideas?

If you read this ill be so happy thanks

Rosey675 said...

When does the movie come out?

Anonymous said...

I'd love to audition for this movie. I talked to my agent about it but they said they couldn't find any info. on it yet. Any casting directors working on it?
:) Thanks

Marie Isabelle said...

OMG OMG OMG!! MARIE I AM SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO(X1000000) Happy for you!! I LOVE LEGEND!! Prodigy isn't out yet in my country and the wait is KILLING ME!! I LOVE LEGEND!!!! ITS TOO FREAKIN' AWESOME I READ IT LIKE 6 OR 7 TIMES AND UNTIL NOW I AM NOT BORED!! I often annoy my friends with legend facts. they say I'm the biggest Prodigy(Legend fan) ever to exist! xDD

Anonymous said...

I can't even express how happy I am right now. I can't wait to see it! This has been my favorite series of books I've ever read! I'm so happy right now, my black ops 2 emblem is legends book cover symbol.

Anonymous said...

Hey Marie I love your books.They are my favorite! Also I love acting and I look a lot like the way you described June. If you still need her role filled I would really like to audition.

Nick T said...

Hey, Marie...Just read Prodigy. If anybody does not want spoilers do not read ahead..........That was a good book but way to ruin my dreams of a happy ending. I was so excited the ending was looking so good then BAM Days going to die and he breaks up with June and excetera excetera. Happy for your movie deal though, if you plan on making Prodigy a movie too there will be some parts that will be hard to fit in there. Like the base scene when June has to help Day with showering cause of his leg. Love the series totally support you, and good luck. Can't wait till this comes out.

Ashley Hershman said...

Marie! First I would like to congratulate you, although I'm a little late! Haha I am a huge fan of you and your books! I read Legend for the first time this year and I instantly became attached to it. It's really hard for me to read a book and stay interested in it, but I had no trouble with Legend. I absolutely loved it! I bought Prodigy the day it came out; I can honestly say, this series is better than Twilight, in my opinion. I was just wondering if the cast for Legend has already been determined? I have a passion for acting and I'm actually pretty good. I've been acting since I was 5, I'm now 16. Considering I'm getting older and there are more opportunities for me in the Acting Business, I have been trying so hard to get my name out there. Please reply! Much love, Ashley!

Pippa said...

Congratulations! Am defo going to read this, but as an aspiring actor, I was also wondering if you had any idea when any casting/auditions were going to be held and how do we list for them? Many thanks, Pippa

Unknown said...

Oh my gosh! That is the best news I've had all day! Legend was even better than the Hunger Games in my opinion, so I hope the movie will be just as good! In fact it would be so amazing to be at least an extra in the movie and say that I was apart of something so amazing! I'm a booknerd,and a movie lover. Plus acting is my only passion! Marie Lu, thank you so much for writing this amazing series. I literally could NOT put it down. You're my new favorite author, and all of my friends would say the same thing. :) I'm just sooooooooooooooooo happy for you!

Anonymous said...

Ms. Lu, I really really want to audition for June! I've loved the book "Legend" ever since I first read it, and I've been told I would be an amazing June! I've been wanting to be an actress my entire life, and I've always wanted to play the lead in a movie!!!!!! June would be a perfect debut character, and June Iparis is one of my favorite characters in any book ever!

Anonymous said...

congrats! But when are you holding the suditions for the movie? I know someone who is interested!

Unknown said...

I'm really happy for you, I'm glad that you'll be making more money and you your dream is coming true! But.....I'm tired of books becoming movies all the time I just want a book to stay has a book. I don't think I'm going to see the movie I just want my vision of the characters to stay the same.

CortneyM said...

Absolutely fantastic news! I would love to audition for June in the film, that would be amazing! Regardless, I'm stoked to see the film!

Anonymous said...

A-A cali girl pride!!! So excited to see movie and proud of u Marie. Although I would've loved to be a part of the film by, like auditioning or something... Oh well, I guess the best I can do now is watch the Movie!!!

Anonymous said...

hey I just got the news that Legend was being made into a movie. haha a little late or what? I know you probably get this a lot but I want to say that I would love to be cast as June. I'm 17 ( a little older) but I look young and I'm into parkour which is something I would imagine that June would be capable of doing.
Anyways, would love some feedback so I'll check back here often. This is a long shot since I know you might not have any control over the casting process, but at least I tried right? Sincerely yours -Josie

Anonymous said...

So is there gonna be a movie for Legend nd the rest of the books?

Unknown said...

That's so great! I'm gonna watch the movie! I'm gonna read Champion too. I love these books. I rarely ever put them down when reading them! I love Day so much! Please.... Don't let him die!

Anonymous said...

Holy crap, like, this is the best series ever! I just finished Prodigy 3 minutes ago, and am in complete shock - can't wait for the movies!!!

Ana said...

Marie, I Am A HUGE fan Of Your Books And I Love Acting I Have Been In Many Plays And Love Pretending To Be June Or Tess When Ever I Can! Could You Maybe Consider Me For A Roll? I Know That's Highly Unlikely But If It's Possible Get Back To Me Please, Thanks!

Carisma said...

When is the movie coming out? I am so anxious!

Unknown said...

Marie, that is fantastic! I just read Legend and Prodigy and was looking on the internet for audition opportunities for June was I found this blog. I love acting and I think I could be a great actress for June. I am mostly caucasion (I can't figure out how to spell that) but I have some Native American heritage and I am Italian too. Can you tell me about casting?

Unknown said...

*Caucasian :)

Anonymous said...

OMG THAT IS SO AMAZING AND PPPLLLLLEEEEEAAAAAAASSSSSEEEEEEE publish Champion really late if u want but make it A-M-A-Z-I-N-G r

Emma W. said...

That's a awesome, Marie! Any thoughts about auditions yet? I'm an actress who has been in many productions before, (but nothing major like this) and it would be amazing to play Tess! I would love it if you did an open-call audition, so you could see what your fan's impression of your characters is (and so you don't get hate mail if you pick a well-known actor or actress that some people dislike.:)) Besides, there have been major movies (like this) that have had main characters played by people that aren't well known!

Huge fan of your books! :)

I'm just gonna go be a fan girl now.

Cameron Schuster said...

OMGOMGOMG guys champion is coming out in 5 days I'm so excited and I cant wait and I pre ordered it and legends gonna be a movie and I'm just like omg this is the best day ever and I CANT WAIT and all I want to do is make up couple names for June and day like Jay and find out when this movie is coming out so I can get tix and just be the fan girl that I am.

And that's just how I feel right now.

MARIE YOU ARE THE BEST AUTHOR EVER I DONT EVEN KNOW WHY PEOPLE COMPARE YOU TO VERONICA ROTH (divergent) AND SUZANNE COLLINS (hunger games) YOU AND YOUR BOOKS ARE SO MUCH BETTER!!!!!

(That wasn't hard to type at all because the comment thingy won't let me use caps lock. But it was SO worth it. It's just how I feel. And how I would be talking if I ever met Marie Lu. And that's me. Fangirl extraordinaire.)

Marie Lu's Most Devoted Fan Ever said...

I totally agree with you Emma W and I know that a bunch of your other fans would L-O-V-E LOVE it if you had open-call auditions for the Legend movie!!!!

(But I know that open call auditions are expensive and take time. But PLEASE?)

Just out of curiosity, what do you picture Tess looking like. I picture her as a kind of tomboy, like maybe brunette pixie cut for hair? The book says she's 12-13 but how young/old is the limit for playing her? (I love Tess she's like the best sidekick type minor character I've ever seen and how Day took her in was SO SWEET!!)

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Marie Lu's Most Devoted Fan Ever said...

Marie Lu's fans. Not Emma W's. Just saw how that looked.

Marie Lu's Most Devoted Fan Ever said...


Please respond to my endless fangirl comments, Marie! It would be AMAZING!!!!!!

(I'm probably annoying. I'll just be quiet and wait for other news about AUDITIONS now)

AUDITIONSAUDITIONSAUDITIONSAUDITIONSAUDITIONSAUDITIONSAUDITIONSAUDITIONSAUDITIONSAUDITIONSAUDITIONS HOW DREAM THAT I WILL GET TO AUDITION FOR TESS!!!

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EMOJIS CANNOT DESCRIBE MY EMOTIONS!!!

Marie Lu's Most Devoted Fan Ever said...


Just me (again) and Marie I want to send you cupcakes, because I bake (one of my endless nerdy qualities) and I don't know how to so please tell me where in California I can send them!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow! Thank you so much for writing such amazing stories...you have truly touched my inner soul in away that other books only slightly graze..they only skim the surface of the water. I just finished CHAMPION. BEST. BOOK. EVER. PERIOD. It was so amazing, I almost cried at the end. I hate/love the way you played up the end, how they were separated--only to come together in a melancholy sort of way. Congrats and good luck, although I don't think you'll need it, what with your intelligence! :)

Anonymous said...

omg Marie Lu your the best writer in the world.day is my favorite character i literally stayed up all night reading the book and i forced all my friends to read it and they loved it. i'm in love with day I've literally been on twenty five fictional dates with him haha. i remember reading this book in church and one sentence of days feeling made me cry. i had to drop the book and rush to the bathroom to wash my face so no one could ask me what was wrong.no book has ever affected me this way. as a future writer hopefully.... i look up to you. you have inspired me to become a writer. thank you soo much for making my life better. cant wait to read the third book. sooo excited to see how the movie turns out. hope we get good actors for this. yay

Anonymous said...

I love th e legend series. I have read every book and my favortie was prodigy! I have always wanted for a movie to come out a lookie here there is! YA!!! I am 11 years old and I know that I am to young to play june but if I was old enough I would so want to be her and feel the rush of excite ment. OMG. I am so happy for you and I can't wait on your next best thing.
Your biggest Fan!
ANH:)

Anonymous said...

can i like audition for Kaede?

Unknown said...

I'm a teen Asian girl and my email is ooitzpinkiepie@gmail.com I would love to be in the movie because I'm kind of obsessed with the trilogy

Anonymous said...

I've just finished reading the book and I may say that the ending is very touching. After reading the first to pages of your first book I was hooked. I read the first two books as fast as i could. Then I had to wait for the 3rd :( but after I fell in love with your work all over again. I know this is kinda weird but as I was reading the book Tess reminded me of well me. I have always been shy and afraid to kindof get out there. So please cast her as the right person. Me being a small actor.... I know that these rolls will be tough. I'd also like to say thank you I know you didn't know you were doing it but I'm glad I have found a character that reminds me of me

Anonymous said...

That's awesome news!! I'm am in absolute love with this series and I often dream me as june cause of her description and my love of acting haha. Best wishes to you! -ally

Anonymous said...

And if wondering my email is alyssaparker99@gmail.com
I'm 5'6 dark hair, hazel eyes,and 14 years old and am in love with acting d,so please have open call auditions!!!

Anonymous said...

Marie L, let me just say you are the best and your books are unforgettable. I had finished the Legend series and cried in the 3rd book ending. I love how in the end you can imagine what happens next yourself. When the you are making the movie please do whatever you can to make sure that the actors really represent the characters well, especially for June and Day. I have read many books and watched many movies that is based on those books. Many of them are horrible. I love this book series and I think they deserve a good movie to go along with it. Thank you so much Marie Lu!!! :)
-M

Unknown said...

Dear Marie Lu,
If you are holding auditions to be in the movie, can you please contact me? June reminds me so much of myself,(except the prodigy part but I am a fast learner)her personality and appearance(I saw your drawings from deviant art, which was AMAZING!!!,I'm a 100% sure was you) .After reading the 1st book I was already in love with Day but probably not the soon-to-be-actor playing as Day. I would really love to kick butt, real or fake :p. Any way you never have to contact me but it will be fun just to try out to be June(I live in near LA in San Gabriel).Thank you so much for your time reading this and the awesome Legend series.
-M
By the way, my email is michellelordianyhalim@yahoo.com

Aishna said...

I love your books. I'm a huge fan. I want to play Tessa but, that is unlikely... congrats!

Anonymous said...

I read legend and prodigy and I going to read champion soon but marie prodigys ending was realy sad I wish you would have made a happy ending but its just my opinion

Anonymous said...

I am so happy that Legend is going to be made into a movie!! I just finished Champion and am craving MORE:) So excited!!!!

Hayes said...

Marie Lu I am a young aspiring actress. I attend John Hopkins Middle School for the arts. I have read your series and I love it sooo much... I really could play the part of June..who am I kidding it would be an honor to even be n the movie. if you would like further information you can email me @ Shayonegurl@yahoo.com. I have acting experience you would not be disappointed

Anonymous said...

When does the movie come out?????
I will be there opening night and if it is already out,I am buying it now!!!

Anonymous said...

I really want to be in the auditions and i'm really serious about it. I'm literally looking right now!!!!

Anonymous said...

YOUR ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY BIGGEST FAN IN THE WORLD- I'm a young actress who was inspired by your character's amazing personalities to start this hobby. I would love to audition for either June or Tess. Who am I kidding? Any role would be just as good as one of the leads. I'm also an amazing writer and would love to follow in your footsteps one day. Thank you for sharing your inspiring storys

Unknown said...

:D AWESOMESAUCE(I know you posted this a while ago, but I just started reading Legend and it's sooo awesome! I was like: They should make a movie out of this! and then I went online and... well, yeah... here I am) :) Anyways, I think it would be super cool if there were open auditions and fans could try out, but I get it if we can't :3 Thank you so much for making such a great book, it's been a while since I read one this entertaining :D Good luck in your courier, I'll be supporting!

Anonymous said...

Marie, June matches my exact description and I think I would be great to play the part! If you're interested email me at mleighwolf@outlook.com
Thank you so much!

Anonymous said...

I'm so happy for you !!!!!!!!! When is it coming out?????????????????? Please write back that would be amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unknown said...

Hello, my name is Maria, and a couple of days ago I bought your book "Legend." I had never herd of it, it just looked interesting. I'm not finished reading it (exams XP), but I'll probably finish it, the latest, on Saturday. Anyway, I was just wondering WHERE auditions would be held. I've never done anything big or small because I am kind of shy. So, yep. Oh and WHEN are they. Sorry. OH, I didn't mention it l, but I am loving your book right now. Haha, sorry, I sound like a "not-caring-about-her-book-at-all" kind of person.

Unknown said...

Hello, my name is kate. I'm an actress and I'm very interested in the part of June Iparis. I'm Caucasian but along of people say I look like a mix between Mexican, Caucasian, and Asian. I'm very experienced. I've had a lot of roles in plays for my school and I could even get a recommendation from my theater teacher. I've read all if the "Legend" books and I instantly feel in love with June. I'm actually a lot like her. I carry myself with confidence and grace (so I've heard) and I think id be great for the part. Please email me at kate.sheets1234@gmail.com. I would really appreciate if you would at least consider me for the part. Thank you.

Fredrika said...

Hiiii, so happy Legend is becoming a movie, it's one of my fave books! If you can apply to be an extra or anything like that, could you please tell who to contact if you'd like to be one? It'd be amazing to be an extra in a movie for you favourite book :) x

Fredrika said...

Hiiii, so happy Legend is becoming a movie, it's one of my fave books! If you can apply to be an extra or anything like that, could you please tell who to contact if you'd like to be one? It'd be amazing to be an extra in a movie for you favourite book :) x

Dalton said...

I love that you are making a movie. I kind of want to see another 4th book. I love the characters and I feel I can be continued.

Anonymous said...

I love all your books through the trilogy!
I'm so happy for you!
A fourth book would be great too.
You are a great author!

Anonymous said...

I am so happy that legend is going to become a movie but when is it coming out :(

Anonymous said...

My name is Lauren Scibelli I look exactly like June is described and I can act pretty well I have about 4 years of acting and singing up my sleeve I really want a chance to be June. Please tell me I can audition

ella said...

im about 12 and was wondering if you could do some open-call auditions. ive been doing acting for about 4 years, mostly musicials, but i would love to be able to audition for tess. does blonde-brown hair work?

Anonymous said...

I LOVE your book like A LOT!!! when my friend told me it was going to be a movie I flipped!!! I have literally been looking everywhere to see where I could find the movie but I couldn't find it. I was doing some research just now and realized the movie has not come out yet.so when does it come out?????????? I would really like it if someone, anyone,told me when LEGEND the movie is coming out.
the wait is KILLING ME!!!!!!!! thanks :-)

Anonymous said...

Right now it is 12/6/14 pm in Houston, TX, United States of America. and, the only books being on screen is mockingjay part 1 & maze runner. Not LEGEND, though both are awesome they aren't LEGEND.

Jordan Craft said...

Just finished Champion and I am so happy to see the Legend series turning into a movie! I instantly connected with June. We're both 15, athletic, with brown hair, brown/golden eyes, caucasian ethnicity and the height of 5'4, but thats not the only way I could relate to her. Her personality is so similar to mine, (accept in this society its not always good to be bossy). I really enjoyed reading the Legend series, you write in a way that keeps the audience wanting more. Can't wait to see the movie.

Unknown said...

Where can I find the audition info???? ;)

Unknown said...

When will auditions be held?

Christina Rivera said...

When will auditions be held??((I would love to audition for June!!))

Unknown said...

Hey, i just real your books (little late on the movie comments). Just done some research, and this was supposed to come out years ago. What happened? I was really looking forward to this yesterday.

Unknown said...

I'm also a 13-year-old wanna-be-writer, and it would be great if i could send you some drafts just for story stuff. (The writing just sucks...)

Lily said...

Hi,
I'm thirteen and I would like to audition for the role of Tess in the movie. If the auditions haven't happened yet I would love to know the time and place.
Thank You,
Lily

Unknown said...

Oh I would really love to audition for June, but I have no clue were to go I've searched but can't find anything. Please notify me if you see this Marie Lu. :)

Camellia said...

OMG BEST NEWS OF MY LIFE!!!! This is literally my favorite book ever, and that's saying a lot because books are my life! (Legend beat out Percy Jackson, Artemis Fowl, and Huck Finn) This movie will be amazing! A major big picture because the book was written in such a way that it will be perfect!!!!!!! Any idea on when/where auditions will be? SUPER interested in ANY part in this fantastic production.

Anonymous said...

OMG I LOVE THE LEGEND SERIES (I am not a fan of reading but the Legend series is the ONLY book I can reread over and over) but do you know when the production starts of making the movie? I will love to know when they will start making it so I can get an idea on when its coming out. I cant wait till the movie tho!!! Day and June are amazing characters and u should be proud of creating them.

But here's an idea for the movie:

IF (hopefully u will) make ALL the books a movie, for Champion, can u reveal after when Day and June meet again after the 10 years? I am ALWAYS wondering what happened to them, maybe the movie can tell us where they are to this day? I mean EVERYONE is wondering, why dont the movie tell us what happens after they greet each other again and then after meeting up Tess? Thanks!

Unknown said...

I literally can't wait till they release all the cast members!! I can't wait any longer!
*Biggest fan*

Anonymous said...

YEEEEEESSSSSS.....I cant wait until the movie comes out but im so worried these people are going to ruin it, DONT LET THEM DO IT MARIE!!!!!

Sytara said...

I so agree

Mothball said...

Hi Marie!
I LOVE your books. I'm just terrified they'll ruin the movie (they, being CBS films). I know it'll never be as good as the book, but I'm counting on you to try and boost up the standards. Also, for the Champion Movie, I want to recommend the PERFECT song for the ending. Just play it any the end, and in sure there will not be a dry eye in the theatre. It's called “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri. No, not Katy Perry, CHRISTINA PERRI. I won't ask for auditions because I'm only eleven, and have like a 1 in a billion chance of you saying yes, so I'll just congratulate you. And also the lucky actors who make it in. I've like wanted to read Life Before legend so bad, that I even went to Barnes and noble and searched the Teens Book Section without a single stone (or should I say book) unturned. Unfortounatley, I didn't find it. :-(
Okay, good luck!
~Mothball
P.S.: No, Mothball is not my real name
P.P.S: I named my minecraft username JuneIparis9531!

hannahdotwalker said...

Marie, I loved your books sooo much!

I was sobbing by the end of Champion. :P
I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE CAST LIST!!!!!! I hope the movie can give your book the popularity it deserves! :)
SOO EXCITED!!!

Questions:
Where will the filming take place?
Who would you prefer play June?
Will Ollie's character make it to the big screen? :)

Thanks for writing a masterpiece,
~AwesomeSauce Channel

Unknown said...

If it is possible for me, I would really want to audition for the part of June. I felt like I really connected with her while I read your books Marie, and I read the whole series in one week! But it's not because I'm not an actress :P
The whole trilogy is amazing, I really love it, I literally brought the books everywhere with me so I can find out what happens next, there were a lot of tears and happiness, thank you for writing such an amazing trilogy :).

Anonymous said...

OH MY DAY!!!!!!

Ava said...

I'm so excited for the upcoming movie Legend. Ever since I read the book back when it first came out, I've been obsessed! I have acted in several commercials and local plays and it has always been my dream to be June. I feel I establish a close relation to the June character so every time I read the book, it speaks to me in ways that not a lot of books have. I hope you find the perfect people for the movie. You can count on me to be the first one in the theater!

Unknown said...

Hi my names is Alexia Safie and I loved your books, I am writer, dancer and I am about to start acting classes. I am from Guatemala , I have curly long brown hair ( that I usually put in a ponytail) brown eyes, I do a lot of exerice, I'm 14 years old but I look older. My first language was Spanish but I can also speak English from a very young age, when I was reading the books I saw myself as June. I don't have a lot of experience acting but in dance performances you need to act ( but I'm starting classes ). It would be a dream come true if I could at least audition if you want to know more about me this is my blog alexiasafieh.wordpress.com and my email alexiasfs2001@gmail.com. In my blog there are some stories if you want to read them. Please a least consider me! It would be an amazing opportunity to be part of the movie, also it would be amazing to work with you. And if you could tell me when are auditions, please

Laina said...

Are there any African American characters?????

Unknown said...

I know I'm a little late to the party, but I just wanted to say congrats, Marie! I haven't read this series yet, but I've read The Young Elites/The Rose Society and I love them. I'm really hoping for some Asian actors in your future book-turned-films, as I myself am Japanese. I've actually always wanted to become an actress, but I've always been shot down by people who always point out the fact that I'm not Caucasian. And auditions aren't all that easy to come by as an Asian female without an agent. But really, congrats and good luck with all of this! :)

Anonymous said...

I can't wait for the movie. Huge fan of the books. I personally suggest Zendaya as June and Justin Bieber as Day.

Anonymous said...

hi Marie Lu I an african american and want to audition for June. I've read legend dozens of times. I don't now about you but june can't be anything but brown to me. Thats the only thing I see. Email me at stephanieeakin22@gmail.com

Unknown said...

When will the movie come out

Unknown said...

I am a big fan. I read Legend so many times and I would love to audition for Pascao. Email me at maly28021@gmail.com

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Anonymous said...

Hi,
Will there still be a movie? I LOVED the books, and I can only find information about the movie from back in 2012, and I really wanted to know if there's going to be a movie. (Whether to get my hopes up or not)
Thanks a lot for the AMAZING books!!

Devon Im 13 said...

Books are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I read the whole young elites series and it was by far my most fav book in the world I love flash too!!!!!!!!!! Can't and didn't believe you drew the flash can I have your autograph Please???!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????!?!?!??!!?

Anonymous said...

This series is such a great series I made the necklace and paper clip ring. I am OBSESSED!! It's a kinds unhealthy obsession...

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